adding spacer to lift block... can i do it?

[Redrig]

my right tire rubs and untill i can get the coil spacers can i add a spacer or a washer or 2 to my bl block closest to the rear of the fender. or will that not be a good idea. i thought i read a thread on that before but i cant find it. thanks

 

[Doug]

I wouldn't bother wish messing around with the BL... JUST GET OUT THE SAWZALL!!

 

[Muskrat]

damn straight, time to trim

 

[Redrig]

the problem is i already trimmed. i dont think i could trim anymore that why i was wondering if i could use a spacer to get an extra 1/4 in or so without causing any trouble. or truck looking crooked.

 

[tomblin1]

I wouldn't recommed it.

You would be placing added stress to the area of the body just above the mount that you place your spacer. The body is designed for a certain size bushing when attached to the frame. If you increase the size the same all the way around(ie 3" bl) then you have no problem. If the changes are not the same and you tighten down those body mounting bolts, you are essentailly bending the body to make it fit. Now, I'm not sure that a 1/4 of an inch is that big a deal, but you would be stressing the welds at your firewall, a pillar, rocker.

I just completed the lift on my 93. 3" BL, Skyjacker coils up front and WAR153 shackles in the rear. If have 32's and have only very minimal rubbing on rocker mouldings occassionally in the front. 33's would have caused necessary trimming or possible the same problems you're having now.

Good Luck...........